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BJ08 PNN

2008 Honda Civic

Black Diesel 2204cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

165,185 mi
Last recorded165,185 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Honda Civic78,524 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 PNN
MakeHonda
ModelCivic
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,204cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 165,185 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle beam heavily coroded

Pass 3 Sep 2024 153,731 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear axle beam heavily coroded

Fail 3 Sep 2024 153,731 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear axle beam heavily coroded

Pass 17 Aug 2023 141,533 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle coroded but not considered excessive

Fail 14 Aug 2023 141,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear axle coroded but not considered excessive

Pass 12 Sep 2022 130,044 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both Sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 120,526 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,072 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,524 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 98,524 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 83,836 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 73,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,254 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 62,252 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 57,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 51,969 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,969 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,383 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 45,336 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,363 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 27,010 miles

How Reliable is the Honda Civic?

Based on 9,391,580 MOT tests across 693,715 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,044
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
693,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 307,913
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 187,316
Stop lamp not working 163,967
position lamp(s) not working 160,748
constant velocity joint gaiter split 132,914
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BJ08 PNN is a 2008 Honda Civic in Black with a 2,204cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2008 Honda Civic models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 78,524 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda Civic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 307,913 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ08 PNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Civic typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Honda Civic is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ08 PNN is a 2008 Honda Civic, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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